Hardware Design Technical Co-Op
About The Position
Join us at our brand-new location in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The Navigation and Sensor Systems organization is a growing business area developing the next generation of advanced military navigation systems. If you have a Design Drafting background, then this is the place to be. Pilots may fly aircraft, but our navigation systems create the route and keep those pilots on course. What are you waiting for! Come be part of the immediate solution in Cedar Rapids and "plant your flag". See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” BAE Systems continues to build on a strong history of providing navigation equipment to meet the evolving needs of commercial and military users. Our navigation solutions provided enhanced situational awareness and pinpoint accuracy for airborne and surface missions worldwide. Leading the way in GPS, our array of products and systems cover airborne, precision-guided munitions, ground handheld receivers and embedded applications. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems. Our Engineers and Designers are the lifeblood of our company and we’re more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless.
Requirements
- Must have an associate’s degree, or higher, in process or recently completed
- Must be able to work within a broader program team, capable of communicating across functional boundaries
- Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
- Must be able to effectively communicate in a professional manner and produce detailed, clear and concise technical documentation
- Must be capable of obtaining a U.S. DoD Secret security clearance
- You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
- You are a problem solver with technical capabilities
- You’re willing to put in the time and effort it takes to get the job done
- You are always looking for ways to do things better and faster
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with comprehensive design process including conceptual development, physical design, support to procurement and manufacturing
- Familiarity with GD&T, Military Standards and ASME Standards
- Experience working in Siemens NX or proficient in other 3D tool(s) with ambition to learn.
- Active DoD security clearance
Responsibilities
- Utilize Siemens NX to design components, systems, portions of systems and modify existing designs to develop or improve production
- Support mechanical and electro-mechanical hardware design efforts from conceptual layouts through detailed design
- Conduct design trade studies, volume packaging and tolerance analysis
- Plan, execute, develop, release and control of product definition data (engineering models and drawings)
- Perform Change Orders as required
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan.
- Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
